The Legacy Banned List: A Review
Ari Lax reviews the Legacy banned list in response to discussion on potentially banning Brainstorm in Legacy. Should it see the banhammer? In addition, he tells his top 5 best beats stories.
CategoryMagic The Gathering
Worlds 2011
Jeremy Neeman finished 26th at Worlds, good enough for the last Pro Points he needed to hit his 100 total, even if they may not mean anything in the near future. He discusses how he did in Standard, Limited, and Modern.
Drafting With Tim! ISD #7
Check out Tim Aten’s seventh draft walkthrough for Innistrad Limited. As you follow along his picks, consider the options and figure out what you would do if you were in his shoes!
Drafting With Todd! ISD #1
Todd’s latest accomplishments include winning a Limited PTQ, so he mixes it up with an Innistrad draft walkthrough this week. St. Louis Draft Opens are in a couple weeks! This will help you prepare.
Just A Game
What happens when Magic becomes just another game? Dan Barrett explores the effect of OP changes to non-US, non-pro players.
Going Infinite – Worlds And The Hive Mind
This week we’re going to take a break from the world of “bling bling†and turn our sights to the World Championships. Check here for the new directions in the financial metagame.
Confessions Of A Vintage Player – Why I Came To Game
Mark Hornung explains why he plays Vintage and why he thinks it’s a fun format, whether you’re winning or not. Check out some of these off-the-wall decklists.
My Dearest Olivia
Patrick Chapin turned heads at Worlds when he ran a Grixis deck with Olivia Voldaren as one of the centerpieces. Some interesting new trends will arise from Worlds; check with Chapin to find out what to do for St. Louis.
Red Herrings And What Feels Right
Do what’s right, not what feels right. Reid Duke demonstrates red herrings in both Constructed and Limited and how you can recognize them.
Modern
Of the three formats for Worlds, Modern is the one Ben Lundquist knows many will the be the least prepared for. So he wrote this article to showcase a deck he thinks is a good choice.
The Ghost With The Most
Who’s caught Bennie’s eye lately? A new Innistrad General is in the neighborhood. Check out his new Geist of Saint Traft EDH deck.
The End Of The World(s)…
This weekend marks the last Magic World Championships. As a sort of tribute, I thought I’d take the opportunity to look back at my experiences at the many World Championships I’ve played in over the years.
The Sukenik Special – The Players Of Innistrad Block
I want to talk about all of the powerhouses and players of this single-set Block Constructed Format. It’s the best way to start your journey to the top on Magic Online!
Motivational Magic
Kyle Sanchez couldn’t make it to FNM, but instead he’s gotten to thinking about what Magic has done for him and his life. What has Magic done for you?
Flores Friday – Ten Underrated Black Cards In Standard
One of the things that I have noticed playing Standard since the printing of Innistrad is how underplayed many options in black are. When playing black, consider some of these alternative choices.